Mooring winch

for boatsfor yachtsanchor

The reel winch, available in carbon and aluminium, stores the line in a single layer to prevent a second layer from jamming in the first layer. The calculation for the drum length is based on the line diameter and the length of line to be stored, i.e. the retrieving length. Next to the drum is a spindle-driven slider to ensure that the line turns are stored properly. Spindle is driven by pulleys which are interchangeable enabling adjustments to the line diameter if necessary. End switches safeguard the use of the winch. The winch will stop as soon as all but the (e.g. 3) safety windings of line have been paid out and it will also stop as soon as the drum is full. Underneath the drum, there are sensors that detect slack in the line, resulting in the drum stopping when slack is detected. To prevent slack in the line, all Rondal winches are equipped with an optical sensor. This sensor transmits a light beam underneath, close to the drum. If the line slackens, the turns around the drum will drop and interrupt the beam, generating an electrical signal that will stop the winch. At the same time, a signal indicating failure of the winch operation is dispatched to the steering position. The reel winch is available with the spindle on either the left- or righthand side of the drum. The gearbox and brake are located inside the drum, and connected to the motor right next to the drum.